Brian Jones, the chief growth officer at Avēsis, a dental and vision specialty benefits provider, recently wrote an article for DrBicuspid.com on "Transforming Medicaid dentistry: Empowering providers through innovative technology and reimagined revenue opportunities." You can read the article in its entirety here.
After reading the article, I wanted to ask Jones about more of his thoughts on where Medicaid was heading in the dental space, particularly with Medicaid and the future of water fluoridation being hot topics in the early months of President Donald Trump's second term.
With that in mind, in this episode, I spoke with Jones about the transformation of Medicaid dentistry. We discuss the current state of Medicaid dentistry, the challenges posed by staffing shortages, and the role of teledentistry in improving access to care.
The conversation also touches on the impact of fluoridation on public health, the need to refocus on community health, and the challenges of reimbursement in Medicaid dentistry. Jones emphasizes the importance of integrating oral health into overall health care and building trust within communities to enhance dental care delivery.
You can connect with Jones on LinkedIn here.
Podcast takeaways
- Medicaid dentistry is evolving with new funding models.
- Staffing shortages are critical, especially in rural areas.
- Teledentistry can enhance access and education.
- Fluoridation is a proven public health measure.
- Community health initiatives are essential for dental care.
- Building trust in communities is vital for health initiatives.
- Value-based care can improve Medicaid dentistry outcomes.
- Innovative reimbursement solutions are needed for dentists.
- Integrating oral health into overall healthcare is crucial.
- Education and outreach are key to improving dental health.
